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Animal Care Specialist | Animal Care Specialist | Préposé aux soins des animaux in Kemptville, Ontario at Semex

NewSalary: $21.00 - $21.00/hr
Semex
Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0, Canada
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Job Description

Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends)

Job Description

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our Housing Team. Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, the successful candidate must have a good knowledge of livestock care and be physically capable of handling large bulls. Hay, silage and manure handling are part of the regular job duties.

What You Will Do:

    Perform semen collection proceduresFeed and care for bulls, ensuring proper nutrition and welfareOperate and maintain farm equipment safely and efficientlyAssist with seasonal crop workConduct mechanical and manual barn cleaningHandle hay, silage, and manure as part of daily operations

What You Need to Succeed:

    High School Diploma or equivalentValid driver’s licenseStrong agricultural background with experience in livestock handling and careAbility to operate farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitudePhysically capable of handling large animalsExcellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindsetk

Why Join Semex/Boviteq:

    Learning and development opportunitiesHealth and wellness programsCompetitive salary and performance bonusesGroup insurance and pension planWork-life balanceSocial activities and much more
Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Kemptville location offering a minimum starting salary of $21.00 per hour, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com.

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.  

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted. 



Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends)

Job Description

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our Housing Team. Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, the successful candidate must have a good knowledge of livestock care and be physically capable of handling large bulls. Hay, silage and manure handling are part of the regular job duties.

What You Will Do:

    Perform semen collection proceduresFeed and care for bulls, ensuring proper nutrition and welfareOperate and maintain farm equipment safely and efficientlyAssist with seasonal crop workConduct mechanical and manual barn cleaningHandle hay, silage, and manure as part of daily operations

What You Need to Succeed:

    High School Diploma or equivalentValid driver’s licenseStrong agricultural background with experience in livestock handling and careAbility to operate farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitudePhysically capable of handling large animalsExcellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindsetk
Why Join Semex:

Health & Wellness 

Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependentsShort and long-term disability coverageEmployee & Family Assistance Program  Financial Security 

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matchingCompetitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonusWork-Life Balance 

Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick timeEmployee Recognition Program Growth & Culture 

Learning and development catalog and opportunities Social committee events Annual allowance forSemexShop to purchaseSemex/Boviteqbranded clothing and merchandise 
Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Kemptville location offering a minimum starting salary of $21.00 per hour, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com.

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.  

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted. 





Temps plein – Quart de jour (6 h 30 à 15 h, avec fins de semaine en rotation)

À propos de nous

Chez Semex, nous croyons que votre travail et votre environnement de travail doivent être bien plus qu’un simple emploi : ils représentent une étape essentielle de votre parcours professionnel et personnel. Nous pensons que vous devriez avoir des occasions de vous développer, de créer des relations et de contribuer à notre mission : offrir aux producteurs du monde entier la génétique, la technologie et les solutions pratiques nécessaires pour nourrir la planète.

À propos du poste

Nous sommes actuellement à la recherche d’un Spécialiste en soins aux animaux pour rejoindre notre équipe de logement. Relevant du superviseur des soins aux animaux, la personne retenue doit avoir une bonne connaissance des soins au bétail et être physiquement capable de manipuler de grands taureaux. La manipulation du foin, de l’ensilage et du fumier fait partie des tâches régulières.

Ce que tu feras :
    Effectuer les procédures de collecte de semenceNourrir et soigner les taureaux en veillant à leur nutrition et leur bien-êtreUtiliser et entretenir l’équipement agricole de manière sécuritaire et efficaceParticiper aux travaux agricoles saisonniersEffectuer le nettoyage mécanique et manuel des bâtimentsManipuler le foin, l’ensilage et le fumier dans le cadre des opérations quotidiennes
Ce qu’il faut pour réussir :
    Diplôme d’études secondaires ou équivalentPermis de conduire valideSolide expérience agricole, incluant la manipulation et le soin du bétailCapacité à utiliser l’équipement agricole; bonne aptitude mécaniqueCapacité physique à manipuler de grands animauxExcellentes compétences en communication et esprit d’équipe

Santé et bien-être

    Programme complet d’avantages sociaux payés par l’entreprise : incluant des soins de santé et dentaires étendus pour les employés et les personnes à charge admissibles Couverture d’invalidité à court et à long terme Programme d’aide aux employés et à la famille

Sécurité financière

    Régime de retraite à cotisations déterminées avec contrepartie de l’employeur Salaire compétitif, rémunération au mérite et prime annuelle de rendement

Équilibre travail-vie personnelle

    Congés payés : vacances, temps personnel et de maladie Programme de reconnaissance des employés

Croissance et culture

    Catalogue et opportunités d’apprentissage et de développement Événements du comité social Allocation annuelle pour que Semex Shop achète des vêtements et marchandises de marque Semex
Lieu de travail et taux de rémunération minimum

Il s'agit d'un poste en personne qui nécessite 5 jours par semaine dans nos installations de Kemptville. Le salaire de départ minimal de 21$/h, avec des possibilités d'augmentation en fonction de l’expérience et des qualifications pertinentes.  

Chez Semex, nous nous efforçons de faire en sorte que nos employés se sentent valorisés et engagés, contribuant ainsi à notre succès. Nous sommes fiers de la diversité qui compose notre entreprise. Du représentant commercial au technicien de laboratoire, chacun travaille avec détermination et sens. Nous n’avons pas peur du travail acharné, nous nous responsabilisons mutuellement et nous agissons guidés par nos valeurs fondamentales. Si cela te ressemble, discutons-en!

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Semex/Boviteq encourage les personnes handicapées à postuler. Des aménagements sont disponibles tout au long du processus de recrutement sur demande en contactant talentmanagement@semex.com.

Chez Semex/Boviteq, nous nous engageons à protéger vos informations personnelles. En postulant, vous consentez à la collecte et à l'utilisation de vos données personnelles à des fins de recrutement, conformément aux lois applicables en matière de protection de la vie privée. L'intelligence artificielle (IA) peut être utilisée au cours du processus de recrutement. Veuillez noter que les termes utilisés dans cette annonce sont génériques et se réfèrent à des personnes de tous les sexes. Nous nous engageons à appliquer des pratiques de recrutement équitables et transparentes et nous informerons les candidats du résultat dans les 45 jours suivant leur entretien final.  

Nous remercions tous les candidats d'avoir postulé pour ce poste, mais seules les personnes retenues pour un entretien seront contactées. 

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